Small speaker suggestions please.

[dicy]

Hi All

I’m looking to improve my office set up and would appreciate some suggestions please.

I’m*currently using some nice old Sonatas, but they replaced some much loved Royd Sorcerer SE’s which is a hard act to follow and they just aren’t cutting the mustard.

So looking for a step up to try and regain as much of the magic of the Sorcerer’s*as possible. So anything*really*musical with a bit of bounce and a civilised top end.

They would have to work sitting on wall brackets and fairly near a corner in a small office.

The amp is a Marantz PM-4 and TT a Sony PS-X600 with Denon dl110.

Budget as low as possible in the £100 to £200 range, I’ve been looking for some Usher S520’s but no luck so far, (but watching a pair on EBay) so any other suggestions would be really appreciated.

And*if you have anything suitable to sell, please let me know.

Cheers

Rich

[Pigmy Pony]

What about something like this?

https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/ujEAAOSwwFFhjmnT/s-l225.webp

Q Acoustics 3029i arctic white, new, £179 on t'bay.

Q Acoustics seem to have a good rep, and are pretty cool looking imo.

[Alex_UK]

Wharfedale Diamond 220, currently £99 at Richer Sounds, and they look and sound great.

[Macca]

Wharfedale Diamond IV

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133902141192?hash=item1f2d308708:g:Cd8AAOSwpS1hZc1 p

have the bounce in spades and acceptable top end, well within the budget. Would cost about £300 in today's money.

[AJSki2fly]

I would consider a pair of these if not too big, Monitor Audio Bronze BX2 Speakers, they got "Best stereo speakers £200-£350, Awards 2012. Supreme versatility. The Bronze BX2s represent incredible value for money", not picky on positioning and your Marantz should be man enough to drive them I think.

These come with stands, you could try making an offer.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284546521875?hash=item42404b5b13:g:kv4AAOSwZC5hg-wV

[Ali Tait]

How about these?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2753430418318650/posts/3090459944615694

[dicy]

How about these?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2753430418318650/posts/3090459944615694

I’ve just requested to join the group, but can’t see what they are until accepted:)

[dicy]

I would consider a pair of these if not too big, Monitor Audio Bronze BX2 Speakers, they got "Best stereo speakers £200-£350, Awards 2012. Supreme versatility. The Bronze BX2s represent incredible value for money", not picky on positioning and your Marantz should be man enough to drive them I think.

These come with stands, you could try making an offer.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284546521875?hash=item42404b5b13:g:kv4AAOSwZC5hg-wV

They look lovely, but too big unfortunately

[Ali Tait]

I’ve just requested to join the group, but can’t see what they are until accepted:)

Kralk TBD2 up for £200
https://i.imgur.com/B7hjEi9.jpg

[Bourney]

https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/156318-fs-opera-mini-with-stands/

[JohnJo]

Rega RS1 if you can get them for that budget.

[Geoffrey Stevens]

I have Dali Spektors in my office, and am very happy with them - and within your budget.

Regards,
Geoff

[Pieoftheday]

Monitor Audio Monitor 50, I like them a lot,they look a bit odd mind,personally I like them better than my old usher s520s

[walpurgis]

Depends how small you want, but these Tannoy System 600 speakers would wipe the floor with the Usher S520. I've owned both.

https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?74117-For-Sale-Tannoy-System-600-passive-monitors

[mr sneff]

Depends how small you want, but these Tannoy System 600 speakers would wipe the floor with the Usher S520. I've owned bot
https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?74117-For-Sale-Tannoy-System-600-passive-monitors

He'll have to be quick, they're on eBay, 5 hours to go on the auction......bidding stands at £99 at the moment, so a bargain for someone!

[dicy]

Thanks so much for all the suggestions everyone, hugely appreciated and a lot of food for thought.

It helped me focus a bit and I’ve upped the budget and with a nice discount have just picked up a pair of……

…Dali Oberon 1’s in walnut.:)

Apparently, they sound a lot better after 50 hours, if that’s the case, I’ll be bloody delighted as they sound flipping ace straight from the box.

Result!

[brian2957]

They will open up after around 50 hours Rich. I will be interested in your opinion :)

[dicy]

They will open up after around 50 hours Rich. I will be interested in your opinion :)

Thanks for the advice mate

[brian2957]

Not a problem Rich. The Oberons, and Dali speakers in general, are a bit of a hidden gem IMO. This is my 2nd pair :)

BTW, it was young Shane of this parish who put me on to the Oberon1s so I can't take all the credit :)

[mr sneff]

These (https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?74164-For-Sale-John-Blue-JB3-speakers)are ideal for small spaces and work well close to a wall.

[Lawrence001]

I use NHT Super Zeroes on my desk but hard to get here.